Principal Blog

March 15th, 2019March 15, 2019-Jump Rope For Heart There has been incredible engagement on behalf of the students in this school project. Ms. Osborn has organized a skipping club in the gym at lunch and some of our senior students have been practicing outside during the breaks. In addition to raising over $1000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation,... Read more »

March 1st, 2019March 1, 2019- Scholastic Book Fair Our PAC is at it again. Once again they are hosting a book fair the week of March 11th – 15th. In order to encourage our kids to read more they have decided to sponsor a read-a-thon. Students who log 20 minutes of reading and complete a reading log will get... Read more »

February 15th, 2019February 15, 2019-Snowmageddon 2019 We had an unexpected couple of days off of school as a result of all the snow, but I’m pretty sure no one was crying over it! When we returned we had a huge field of untouched snow. It didn’t take long before students were making snow angles and sledding! Everyone was excited... Read more »

February 1st, 2019February 2, 2019-First Salmon Ceremony We continue to reap the benefits of the collaboration between Ms. Peach and Ms. Miller. Recently, they presented Division 6 with a lesson about the First Salmon Ceremony. Students learned that the Sts’ailes people take the time to celebrate and give thanks to the river for all the salmon it brings them.... Read more »

January 18thJanuary 18, 2019-Welcome back! I hope you all had a restful, relaxing break. As we head into the third week of January, students have smoothly transitioned back into the routine of school. We continue to focus on acts of kindness as a way to inspire positive choices, even when circumstances make that somewhat challenging. I am so... Read more »

Christmas Is In The AirDecember 19, 2018-Due to the lack of power we left before the break without an opportunity to properly connect. As the staff moved to the school we were deployed to there were expressions of disappointment. As a staff we hope you all have a lovely break, that you get the time to rest and re-connect with family.... Read more »

December 7th, 2018December 7, 2018-The Whirlwind of December Christmas Store Our PAC consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty. This past week they transformed our Aboriginal Support Worker’s room to a Christmas Store. There were hundreds of items displayed and priced so students could get their Christmas shopping done. Parents and staff were there helping students select... Read more »

November 23rd, 2018November 23, 2018-Building Community The theme of community runs wide and deep at Wix-Brown. The staff make a conscious effort to design activities for the students to engage in activities as members of the bigger whole. Last week Ms. Miller, our Aboriginal support worker, and Ms. Peach, our teacher librarian had Ms. Nast’s class participate in a... Read more »

November 9th, 2018November 9, 2018-Where’s Waldo? Halloween may be over, but the memories created will last a life time. Several classes took the time to have a class party which is an excellent way to build community and get to know each other in a different context. The community building also moved outside the classroom where students were able... Read more »

October 26, 2018-West Coast Weather We have been fortunate enough to have some beautiful autumn weather, but the days are cooling off and and the rain has started. Here at Wix-Brown we are headed outdoors for regular fresh air and exercise no matter what Mother Nature brings our way. The exception to this rule will only be... Read more »